When I see him at my fish-market, I warrant him, by and by." 49. As he went along the Strand, Between three in the morning and four, He observed a queer-looking person, Who staggered from Perry's door; 50. And he thought that all the world over 51. The Devil then he prophesied It would one day be matter of talk, And with wit moreover being happily bitten, 52. "A pretty mistake!" quoth the Devil, — "A pretty mistake, I opine! I have put many ill thoughts in his mouth; He will never put good ones in mine. 53. "And whoever shall say that to Porson And so shall be called in the song. 54. "And if, seeking an illicit connection with fame, Any one else should put in a claim In this comical competition, That excellent poem will prove A man-trap for such foolish ambition, Where the silly rogue shall be caught by the leg, And exposed in a second edition." 55. Now, the morning air was cold for him, And yet he did not immediately wish 56. For he had some morning calls to make Before he went back to Hell; "So," thought he, "I'll step into a gaming-house, And that will do as well;" But, just before he could get to the door, A wonderful chance befell. 57. For all on a sudden, in a dark place, fle came upon General -'s burning face; And it struck him with such consternation, That home in a hurry his way did he take, INSCRIPTIONS. The three utilities of Poetry: the praise of Virtue and Goodness the memory of things remarkable, and to invigorate the Affections. WELSH TRIAD. I. FOR A COLUMN AT NEWBURY CALL'ST thou thyself a Patriot? On this field Where, in rebellious arms against his King, name The heart of many an honest Englishman II. FOR A CAVERN THAT OVERLOOKS THE RIVER AVON. ENTER this cavern, Stranger! Here, awhile Respiring from the long and steep ascent, From whose gray blossoms the wild bees collect How good, how lovely, Nature! And when, hence Thy sickening eye at every step revolts BRISTOL, 1796. |